Thanksgiving has always been my favorite holiday. There’s no consumerism coverup, it’s just families getting together to share, eat, and be thankful.

And it occurs during Autumn, which has become my favorite season. You can reflect back on the year, the weather is transitioning but not yet too cold, and you still have the bang that is the end of the year looming, with the prospect of next year on the horizon.

So this truly festive celebration of family and gratitude happens during a joyous and exciting time of year—what a holiday!

I’ve just never celebrated Thanksgiving on the beach.

For me, 2019 has been an unbelievable journey. I am so incredibly fortunate to get to experience such adventure. I am grateful for my amazing partner, who took the plunge with me. This is something I will look back on with fierce nostalgia for the rest of my life.

I believe it’s important to express gratitude every single day, but I love that there’s a special day dedicated just to thankfulness. Happy Thanksgiving.